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This article describes the sectioning process, some general practices, common tools, and guidelines on how to select a cutting tool for a given metallographic sectioning operation. It provides a discussion on the consumable-abrasive cutting and nonconsumable-abrasive cutting methods for metallographic sectioning. Other methods, including the use of hacksaws, shears, burning torches, wire saws, and electrical discharge machining, are also reviewed. The article reviews the issues related to the specimen test location for certification work as well as process troubleshooting and component failure analysis.

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Metallographer’s Guide : Practices and Procedures for Irons and Steels

Bruce L. Bramfitt, Arlan O. Benscoter (2002)

Metallographer’s Guide: Practice and Procedures for Irons and Steels provides an overview of the important metallurgical concepts related to the microstructures of irons and steels, with detailed guidelines for the proper metallographic techniques used to reveal, capture, and understand microstructures. The book includes an explanation of the various types of steels and cast irons available in the commercial world. Examples of the microstructures that the metallographer will encounter, how they are created, and how they can be altered by heat treatment and other means is explained. The book emphasizes light (optical) metallography; detail about how a metallurgical microscope works is included. The book describes step-by-step instructions for laboratory equipment selection and use, microscopy techniques, specimen preparation, and etching. For information on the print version, ISBN 978-0-87170-748-2, follow this link.